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C48 EYD

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,580 mi
Last recorded136,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC48 EYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 136,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 135,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 134,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,592 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 123,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,320 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 112,500 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,741 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 83,327 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 66,569 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C48 EYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C48 EYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C48 EYD registered?

C48 EYD is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1985.

Is C48 EYD safe to buy?

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Does C48 EYD have outstanding finance?

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